User manual ACER ASPIRE M5641

[. . . ] The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Model Number :__________________________________ Serial Number:___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company's product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies. iii FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. · · · · · Acer Power SV Series PS2 keyboard PS2 mouse Spearkers ( for selected models only) User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software. Connecting the peripherals Note: Don't connect system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system. After everything is connected, plug the power cord into the system and insert the other end into a power outlet. Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: 11 1 2 Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer. English Shutting down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down, turn off all peripheral devices. 12 Setting up your computer English 13 Upgrading your computer Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity Protect your system from power surges, read following section before installing any components. This section contains important ESD (Electrostatic discharge) precautions. English ESD Guard ESD can damage the CPU, drives, expansion circuit boards and the other components. Before you install components, please observe the following precautions: 1 2 Do not remove new components from their protective packaging until you are ready to install them into the system. Wear a wrist grounding strap and touch it to a metal part of the computer before installing the components. If a wrist grounding strap is not available, please maintain contact with the system case throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection. Pre-installation Instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off your computer and any peripheral devices connected to it and unplug all cords from the system before you install any component into computer. Open your computer system according to instruction setup manual. Follow ESD precautions described above before handling any computer components. The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to its original factory default settings. · Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on. If pressing a key does not work, your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Do the following: 20 Troubleshooting · English Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. · · Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. [. . . ] If your floppy drive, CD or DVD drive can not read the information on the good diskette, CD or DVD there may be a problem with the drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. Q: System cannot write diskette, hard disk or disc. A: Check the following: · · Make sure the media is not write-protected. Make sure that you are using the correct type of diskette. [. . . ]